It seems more likely that Tripp will begin the season as a reserve. But it’s looking like he might contribute right away and could compete for a starting job if the Dolphins starting linebackers continue to have issues tackling.

But he realizes that could be an unrealistic timetable and said it’s up to trainers. The biggest thing for Pouncey is not landing on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list which would keep him out a minimum of six games.

“I don’t want to be on PUP,” he said.

Moreno improving: Dolphins running back Knowshon Moreno had his most active practice yet on Thursday. He was a big part of the passing game and saw a decent amount of first team reps.

Phiblin wouldn’t say if Moreno will play in Saturday’s preseason game. Even if they wait to play him until the third preseason game, his improvement is encouraging.

“He’s looking better,” Philbin said. “I think he’s looking more comfortable with the offense and the reps and so forth. We’re going to watch the tape and we’ll see.”

Wallace nearly had another one that would have gone for a touchdown, but cornerback Brent Grimes made the play of the day to break up the pass (see photo above).

While the ball might’ve been ever-so-slightly underthrown, Wallace nearly had it.

“It pissed me off,” Wallace said. “I thought I had one, and every day in pat-and-go, coach tells us to body him off. On that play right there, I just let it fall over my shoulder, but Grimes made a great play. I actually didn’t think he was going to get there, but that is Grimes. He does it all the time.”

for sure lets hope Tripp works out its a shame to watch these guys play, Ireland didn't do much here, and I can not a understand why the team doesn't want to put Jordan into play here, maybe not all the time but

for sure they could see how he works out at one of the linebacker spots

Ditto, Alpha90. My only real big concern is with the linebacker unit. I can't believe we waited until the 5th round in the draft knowing full well our LBs performed poorly. Tripp may be a nice surprise. Sometimes hunger is better than experience. Go phins!

But most of all I really hope that Moreno emerges as the 3 down all around back we need - making the short hard yards, catching it coming out of the backfield and blocking well - allowing Miller to shine as a change-up runner. We really need a running game.

The oline was an even bigger issue and you can't pass on a talent like Landry. You could argue we could have gone linebacker w the 4th pick. If Mosley was available when we picked James in the first round, it would have been interesting to see which way we would have gone.

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